Harvard Beets

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse beans; add them to boiling water and boil in a covered pan for 3 minutes.
2. 2
   Let stand 2 hours.
3. 3
   Pour off the water; add new water at room temperature to just cover the beans.
4. 4
   After 2 hours, pour this water off.
5. 5
   Add more water and let soak overnight.
6. 6
   Rinse again in room temperature water (researchers say 5 times, but
7. 7
   2 or 3 is enough).
8. 8
   Then add water to cover and cook until done, about 75 to 90 minutes.